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The decline of Indian Handicrafts industry in the 19th century was attributed to
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- competition from British manufacturing industries only
- disappearance of Indian Princely Courts only
- establishment of alien rule only
- All of the above
Correct Option: D
Tha major causes of decline in handicrafts in India during the British rule were: (i) disappearance of court culture; (ii) adverse influence of British rule on tastes and habits; (iii) competition from European manufacturers; (iv) one way free trade policy of the British; (v) exploitation of craftsmen by merchants, etc.
